Procedural Nurse - OBGYN, Family Planning, Lowry

Procedural Nurse - OBGYN, Family Planning, Lowry

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Community Practice Job Title: Procedural Nurse - OBGYN, Family Planning, Lowry Position #: – Requisition #: 41001 Job Summary: The Procedural Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in a procedural setting at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient in the procedural environment before, during, and after procedures to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes, and maximize available resources. Key Responsibilities: Performs circulating functions before procedures, including preparing the procedural environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing the patient's medical record and surgeon's notes to ensure all prerequisites and preferences are met. Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times. Performs circulating functions during procedures, including monitoring and communicating patient condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field and controlling traffic into, out of, and around the room. Performs scrub functions as needed, including the preparation, selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure and performs equipment counts with colleagues. Provides nursing care to a complex, moderate acuity procedural patient population in a technically complex environment. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (CDPHE, CMS, OSHA, etc.) Ensures compliance with all infection control standards. Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Lowry, CO.

Why Join Us: Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: Medical: Multiple plan options Dental: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 15/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing, biological science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Three (3) years of registered nursing experience in a procedural/OR setting. Applicants must meet qualifications at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Vascular Nurse experience. Four (4+) years of registered nursing experience in a procedural/OR setting. Bilingual, Spanish-speaking. Moderate sedation experience. Nursing certification (ANCC) in specialty area. Kronos/EPIC experience. Conditions of Employment: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future. Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross healthcare provider-level CPR certification. Complies with applicable University of Colorado School of Medicine, Community Practice mandatory education and training. Maintains all required licensure and certifications for position. Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, at all levels, including physicians, leadership, and staff. Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedure coding. Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures.